Job 32 Elihu Rebukes Job and His Three Friends

 Job 32

Elihu Rebukes Job and His Three Friends

1 Then the three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

2 Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angered; his anger was kindled against Job, because he justified himself more than God.

3 His anger was also kindled against his three friends, because they could not find an answer, yet they condemned Job.

4 But Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he.

5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, his anger was kindled.

6 Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, "I am younger, and you are older; I was afraid and afraid to tell you my opinion." 

7 I said, "Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom."

 8 Surely there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding. 

9 Great men are not wise, nor do old men understand what is right. 

10 Therefore I say, "Listen to me, and I have also declared my opinion."

 11 Behold, I have waited for your words, and have given ear to your arguments, until you sought out reasons. 

12 When I consider you, behold, there is not one of you who can convince Job, or answer his arguments. 

13 Lest you say, "We have found wisdom; God has overthrown him, and not man." 

14 Now he has not spoken a word against me, nor will I answer him with your words. 

15 They are astonished, they no longer answer; their words fail them. 

16 So I waited, but they did not speak; for they have stopped and do not answer.

17 I will also answer for myself; I will also declare my opinion.

18 For I am full of words; my spirit constrains me.

19 Behold, my belly is like wine without vent; it will burst like new wineskins.

20 I will speak and breathe; I will open my lips and answer.

21 Oh that I were not partial or flattering with man!

22 For I do not know how to flatter; my servants would soon take me away.